Bargain Bites 2013

October 24, 2013

Our best bets for dining on the cheap in the Bay Area, broken down into categories from bar food to ramen to taquerias and beyond.

John Storey/Special to the Chronicle

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Victory Burger: This tiny warehouse-meets-garage space gives no indication about the high quality of the burger. But Victory showcases thick, dripping patties made from Five Dot Ranch beef. They're enough on their own ($8), but it would be a shame to skip the accoutrements. Chicken skin mayo? House pickled vegetables? Yes, please. Gluten-free diners can get burgers served on cornmeal arepas.

Victory Burger: This tiny warehouse-meets-garage space gives no indication about the high quality of the burger. But Victory showcases thick, dripping patties made from Five Dot Ranch beef. They're enough on their own ($8), but it would be a shame to skip the accoutrements. Chicken skin mayo? House pickled vegetables? Yes, please. Gluten-free diners can get burgers served on cornmeal arepas.